The olive tree has great significance to Israel. The olive branch has been a traditional symbol of peace for thousands of years. Every part of the olive tree is used. The olive itself has special qualities that can be associated with peace and harmony. Olives provide oil for lamps, so they provide light. The cleansing power of olive oil brings purification. The hardiness of the olive tree symbolizes fertility and vital energy. Olive trees can live for 3000 years, evoking longevity. In ...